Bonga Shad Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Bonga Shad in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: filter_feeder
• Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size, schooling behavior, and specialized feeding requirements.
• Compatibility: Not typically kept in aquaria. In natural schooling environments, they are compatible with other pelagic species of similar size.
• Special requirements: Requires very large, specialized public aquarium setups with strong filtration for filter feeding and ample space for schooling. Not suitable for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

7.0-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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